Great Mentors

…up a mirror to reality; Adapt any method to learn; Pace the aggravation and growth; Focus on identity, not tactics; Communicate with nuggets of insight; Acknowledge and reinforce. Doggedly persist….

The Value of a Coach

…ministry. Then there was the time I brought in Kennon Callahan. Both of them had a part in the growth of the church I served for 24 years. Folks, get…

Maximizing Your Church’s ROI (Return on Investment)

The Power of Choice

…applied, your investment will return lasting dividends. Question: How have you seen growth following greater focus on these investment pockets? Share your experiences and ideas in the Comments section below….

The Use and Misuse of Power

multiplying the church

…never works; growth takes a leader who is so convinced of the outcome that he or she influences others to jump on board and use their gifts to help make…

The Four Core Processes: Not a Balancing Act

Management Skills

The Church: Mainline, 107 in average worship attendance The Location: Northeast US The Pastor: First call, seminary trained The Resources: Consultation completed, coach engaged The Presenting Issue: Lack of growth,…

Life Lessons Learned along the Way

multiplying the church

…a day, or $365 a year, and invest it for long-term growth that averages 10 percent, from the day you’re born until you are 65, you will wind up with…